by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 20, 2017
Learning how to shop for local produce at the farmers markets may seem a little daunting at first, but once you learn how it becomes autopilot. Farmers market season is almost in full swing again! While many farmers markets are open year-round, truly the best time to...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Aug 13, 2015
There’s always a great reason to be in the company of friends, but summer is the go-to season for healthful, colorful, and delicious fruits and vegetables, so why not plan a party to celebrate both? Creating a menu doesn’t have to be stressful or sinful when you...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Mar 8, 2015
Discover the health benefits of colorful foods like greens, reds, oranges, and purples. Learn how to incorporate these vibrant fruits and vegetables into your diet for better nutrition and wellness. Here in New York City, we have had (too) many weeks in a row of...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 26, 2014
For the second year in a row, I shared kitchen duties with my mom for our family’s Christmas Eve dinner. My mom handled all the fish dishes (I’ve written about our Italian fish tradition previously here) and I was in charge of the rest, which included a...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 31, 2013
Last month, I introduced a one-week challenge asking participants to eliminate dairy products and have them track their process. Â The results can be found here.This time around, I find it fitting, since many of us have probably overindulged on sweets during the...
